Opening the annual art exhibition with a drinks reception. The guest performers this year are: Harp Ensemble The art exhibition will be open all weekend whilst other activities are taking place in the hall.
Informal gathering of local singers and musicians in the lounge until late. Everybody welcome.
Led by: Maura Hennessy 3 hours approx. Meet outside Kilteel Inn to car pool to start of walk. 12.30 approx. To recover from the walk, have lunch in Kilteel Hall - soup, sandwich, cake, and tea or coffee €10.
It is said that, St Brigid wove a cross from the rushes of a floor mat, as she taught a dying man about Christianity. This cross appears with a woven diamond in the centre, with 3 or 4 arms. Hanging a Brigid's cross from the rafters of one's house on February 1st was believed to […]
Address: Crinniu Chill Dara, Festival Tent, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X77F Date: 31/01/26 Time: 10 a.m. Door 9:30 a.m Arrive early for crafting & Brigid's Cross Making at 9:30 a.m. Event is free but requires tickets to be booked below: Book Tickets Kildare’s own Green Grannies will bring a specially […]
Time: 10.00-11.30 a.m. Cost: €12 (materials provided) Age: 8-15 year old Max #: 15 participants Led by: Aoife Munn Learn to make your own soaps with natural ingredients in this hands-on, eco friendly workshop. Workshops should be booked in advance to ensure a place. We will hold a waiting […]
Join a hands-on St. Brigid’s cross weaving workshop, celebrating tradition, creativity, community and Irish heritage . Presenters: Solas Bhríde Team Time: 10.00 a.m. – 12 noon Venue: Solas Bhríde Spirituality Centre Admission: Free Event (No booking – spaces available on a rotating basis)
Please Note: This is an Over 18s Event Tickets are now on sale below: Buy Tickets Address: Crinniu Chill Dara, Festival Tent, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X77F Date: 31/01/26 Time: 2 p.m. Door 13:30 p.m. Arrive early for crafting & Cross Making at 13:00. Join Blindboy and other guests, […]
An energetic, interactive workshop, using game-based learning to highlight the skills needed for storytelling. Led by Sorcha Fumbally of Candlelit Tales. Link to book tickets and further information can be found below: https://www.riverbank.ie/event/candlelit-tales-storytelling-skills/ Venue: Riverbank Arts Centre Date: 31/01/26 Time: 2 p.m.
There will be a table in the tea rooms with Irish speakers of various skill levels to practice your cúpla focal. Fáilte roimh gach leibhéal.
"Walk with us in the soft glow of candlelight to honour St. Brigid and embrace a time of reflection ritual, and prayer.". Assemble at at 5.45 p.m. Car facilities also available at Solas Bhride Centre, Tully Road. Please note earlier time
Please note, tickets are not required for this event. Show Times: 6pm, 7pm and 8pm. The 6 pm showing will be a relaxed performance featuring lower sound and lighting, along with sensory supports. Date: 31/01/26 Free Outdoor Event Volkidana brings a breathtaking fireside storytelling spectacle to Maynooth—where myth blazes to life through puppetry, aerial artistry […]